Chamber president suggests that without Centrão Brazil would resemble Argentina
Brazil`s Chamber president Arthur Lira commented that without the Centrão voting bloc, Brazil might have a situation similar to Argentina’s.
He expressed these sentiments during a radio interview on Mix FM, Maceió.
Lira dispelled notions that he was a primary supporter of the Bolsonaro administration or that he sought particular ministerial positions.
The discussion also highlighted the ongoing reshuffling in the government.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is considering including Centrão parties in his government base.
Following a trip to Belém, there’s anticipation of ministerial changes to accommodate the Republicanos and Lira’s PP party.
The political faction has shown interest in the Ministry of Health, currently led by sociologist Nísia Trindade.
President Lula has indicated potential changes in this department. In another move, Daniela Carneiro was replaced by Celso Sabino for the Tourism Ministry.
Other ministries, such as Sports, Social Development, and Caixa, are reportedly under scrutiny.
Lira emphasized his commitment to dialogue in the Chamber of Deputies but highlighted the challenges arising from a presidential system working under a parliamentary constitution.
He pointed out that the current administration had a limited base of only 130 parliamentarians upon election.
He further critiqued the imbalance between the representation from the Chamber and the Senate in the Lula administration, suggesting a reconsideration for more equilibrium.
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